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MDE4000AYW Maytag Dryer - Instructions

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Broken lint filter.
Take old out, slide new one in. Perfect fit.
Parts Used:
Lint Filter
  • Douglas from Marion, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dryer would not start when starter switch was pushed.
Installed new starter switch but it turns out that was not the problem. After checking the wiring diagram I tested the door switch and found that it was faulty. I jumped across it behind the control panel and now the dryer works fine.I'll replace the door switch later. If you do has I did remember that the dryer will then run with the door open and is dangerous. My mistake was I did not check the old starter switch with the ohm meter right off, silly me.
Parts Used:
Push to Start Switch
  • Steve from Hillman, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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squeaky sound when drying
Removed front panel and tumbler, replaced roller axle,
wheel, and front glides. Anybody can do this.
Parts Used:
Roller Shaft Front Glide Kit
  • Chris from Sherman, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Heater Stop Working!
Checked all other electrical and mechanical operations and all seemed operational. Removed heating element from unit and checked with vom. It was ok. Reinstalled and began checking wiring with vom per the diagram in the control panel cover. Determined that the contacts for the heater in the timer unit had failed. (Open) temporarily shorted these points on the timer with a strap to make the dryer work. Wife is now happy. Two days later when the timer part arrived, installed and now all is operational. Good for another 10 years. Dick
Parts Used:
Dryer Timer
  • Richard from Long Valley, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Dryer Was Making A Very Loud Screching Sound
I looked on line and found a scematic from your web site to determine how to dismantel the dryer. Once I was inside I was able to determine that the drum roller was making the noise. I decided to replace the other moving part while I was inside just in case. . . Pretty easy job
Parts Used:
Multi Rib Belt - 91-5/8 Inches Idler Pulley Wheel and Bearing Drum Support Roller Kit
  • Mitch from Ripin, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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motor hummed but wouldn't turn drum
Unplugged dryer and removed screws that hold door in place. removed screws that hold front panel. removed front panel. took drum belt off idler pulley. pulled drum out of dryer cabinet. unhooked wiring harness and removed motor. replaced motor and reversed steps to put back together. Thanks to partselect for getting me the parts so quickly. I ordered the motor on line on Friday and it was at my house on Saturday.
Parts Used:
Drive Motor - 115V
  • Yvonna from Mulberry Grove, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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electric dryer stopped heating - the thermostat got very hot
The numbers on the metal plates were the JC Penney numbers - that no one recognizes. I eventually found the model number inside the timer case on a printed schematic. I started by disassembling whatever metal covers were removable by finding sheet metal screws and unscrewing them. If you pull on the sheet metal covers, you can find where they are connected to the frame. Eventually, I found that both the heating element was broken and the thermostat was fried. It took a while looking at various websites to find the proper parts. It's all OK now.
Parts Used:
Cycling Thermostat - Limit 135/155
  • Ignas from Midpines, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Dryer's Timer nob would just turn without setting timer
Pull off the nob/ timer dial skirt . Pop off the cap. Used pliers to pinch the catches together to release the knob from the timer dial skirt.
Ordered new skirt from Part Select after confirming part from great diagrams and pictures.
Received the timer dial skirt in a few days. Snap pieces back together and replace knob onto dryer.
Super Easy.
Parts Used:
Timer Dial Skirt
  • Richard from Cumming, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Broken Baffle in Dryer
Removed Dryer Door and front face of dryer, total of 4 screws, turn dryer drum to position broken baffle screws, remove screws, install new baffle, attach front face of dryer and reattach dryer door. Time 15-30 min. total. Real easy. Thank You PartSelect. Maytag told me my part was no longer available, but I fold it at PartSelect.com.
Parts Used:
Tall Baffle
  • Brian from Warsaw, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Dryer would start when pushing start button
Removed the control panel disconnect the wires on the bad part and replaced with new. Extremely quick and easy less than 10 minutes. Part ordered on line and received within one day.
Parts Used:
Push to Start Switch
  • Scot from Apopka, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broken Timer cover
Took the old one off, put the new one on
Parts Used:
Timer Dial Skirt
  • Kevin from MERRIMAC, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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dryer not getting hot enough
my son did the installation according to your excellent video instructions
Parts Used:
Heating Element - 240V High Limit Thermostat (Limit: 200-30)
  • RON from VIENNA, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Noisy tub rollers
By watching a video I disassembled the front and took the dryer tub out and replace the two rollers and it took about 60 minute.
Parts Used:
Roller Shaft Drum Support Roller Kit
  • Johnny from MUNCIE, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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No heat
I watched Steve the repairman on u tube then opened up the front of the dryer and noticed the part in my dryer was a little different than the one on the video. So I called in and I was reassured it was what I wanted. When I got the replacement part and before I removed the old part I took pictures of the wiring noticing the wires where changed from left to right I had to make up one of the 12 gauge wires and connectors with parts from the hardware store and the new part was shorter than the old part, but the machine all ready had screw holes where I needed them. I looked at my photos and wired the new part the same way I took the wires off the old part and put it back together and it works like new! saved money! the local guy is $150 to show up and start the clock. I also fixed the blower,EASY!
Parts Used:
Heating Element - 240V
  • Steve from MENDOCINO, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Socket set
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front glides wore out
Followed instruction video
Parts Used:
Front Glide Kit
  • james from WOODBURN, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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